Layering With Style
Layers, layers. They’ve been around now for years. But how does one get just that right look?
Start with the basics. Tanks are must-haves for every teen and tween girl. They provide added warmth in the winter and important coverage in the front all year round. Find well made tanks in cottons or nylons that include at least 5% spandex to hold their shape!
Add color. Wear more than one tank and make sure they can both be seen at the neck or hem. Add a contrasting colored t-shirt or sweater. Be bold! The sky’s the limit with the combinations you can create.
Add shape. Avoid clothing that fits snugly all over. Add a baby doll top that flows at the bottom or an unstructured sweater with full sleeves. Create interest while maintaining good taste.
Add a scarf. Scarves go with every outfit.
Since too much layering can add bulk, not to mention warmth on these changeable spring days, scarves are a nice alternative. Accent your tops with colors from your scarf. Use scarves to express your personal style. Feel free to go wild. Have fun!
Have fun with layers. Experiment! Your friends will tell you if you’ve come up with something that does not work for you or for that day’s occasion. Change out the combinations for a different look each outing.
Remember: buy well made clothing so it lasts over time. Not only is it economical and earth friendly, combining the clothing you have into new outfits brings out your own creativity.
Layers are your ticket to color, shape and personal style in every outfit you wear.
Janet Polach is owner of Zelaz, an on-line teen and tween clothing retailer. Zelaz specializes in clothes you love and your mother will not hate. Basically, fashionable clothing which is chic and tasteful. Zelaz has sizes to fit human-sized tweens and teens. For instance, someone developed on top and small on the bottom will find fashions to fit. Zelaz donates five percent of all sales to charities that help improve the lives of all girls.